· Immediate family only is encouraged due to infection control guidelines

Please call the BICU prior to entering the unit. Visitors to pediatric
patients must be cleared by the parent or guardian.

12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Post Anesthesia Care Unit*· Children are not permitted in the PACU.

Staff will notify you when your loved one is ready for visitors.

Please limit visits to
10 minutes.

*Please do not bring live plants, flowers or food of any kind into the critical
care units.

A Guide to A Good Visit

At Saint Barnabas Medical Center, we support equal visitation (receiving
visitors of your choice) and realize the essential role all visitors play
in a patient's recovery. For the comfort of our patients, we ask that
visitors please observe the following guidelines for a good visit:

In order to give patients the opportunity to enjoy each visitor, we recommend
limiting visitors to two at a time.

Help us create a quiet, healing environment by limiting noise and maximizing
privacy for all patients.

Please cooperate when Healthcare team members ask you to wait in a lounge
area while delivering patient care.

Please refrain from visiting if you are visibly ill (i.e., sneezing, coughing, etc.).

Please see the nurse for instructions related to visitation of minors.

For their own safety, please do not leave minors unattended in waiting rooms.

Please check with the patient’s nurse regarding any dietary restrictions
before offering food or beverages to the patient.

For the safety and protection of patients and staff with allergies, latex
balloons are not permitted. Mylar balloons are acceptable in all areas
of the Medical Center.

We have provided hand sanitizers throughout the hospital to protect you
and your loved ones from the spread of infection. Please use them before
and after your visit. Rub your hands until dry for at least 15 seconds
upon arrival prior to entering a patient’s room.

To promote a quiet environment, please do not make cell phone calls in
the patient rooms or on the units. Feel free to go to the lounge or waiting
area if you need to make a call.

Please keep your cell phones on “vibrate” while visiting.

The staff recognizes your commitment to your loved one and understands
that you need time for yourself away from the hospital.